GPS Calendar Rollover
Moderator: drseti
GPS Calendar Rollover
Tonight at 2359 GMT, the Global Positionong System went through its once-every-20-years calendar rollover. This means that many older GPS receivers (including those in some planes) may require a software patch to operate properly. I just checked both my Electronic Flight Bags. WingX on my iPad Pro functions properly, but the Android version on my Samsung Galaxy Note 9 does not. Be sure to preflight your avionics carefully before embarking on any flight that requires GPS!
The opinions posted are those of one CFI, and do not necessarily represent the FAA or its lawyers.
Prof H Paul Shuch
PhD CFII DPE LSRM-A/GL/WS/PPC iRMT
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Prof H Paul Shuch
PhD CFII DPE LSRM-A/GL/WS/PPC iRMT
AvSport LLC, KLHV
[email protected]
AvSport.org
facebook.com/SportFlying
SportPilotExaminer.US
Re: GPS Calendar Rollover
Thanks for the heads-up Paul. My iPhone and iPad are working properly as is my Stratux with G-Mouse IPX6. Don't know about the GPS units in the rental planes I fly.
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Re: GPS Calendar Rollover
The advisory on Garmin's website explains that while 'global positioning' capability is not affected, the rollover can mess with date and time. I'll need to get a software patch for my TomTom portable car unit.
https://support.garmin.com/ms-MY/?faq=z ... Y9kDnDBgZ6
TomTom update website:"
https://www.tomtom.com/en_us/updates/
https://support.garmin.com/ms-MY/?faq=z ... Y9kDnDBgZ6
TomTom update website:"
https://www.tomtom.com/en_us/updates/
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